Innovation in Neuromodulation and Translational Neuroscience

A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular and Translational Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2024) | Viewed by 1554

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1. Neuromodulation Center and Center for Clinical Research Learning, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
2. Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Interests: neuromodulation; pain perception modulation; neurophysiology; neuroplasticity
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Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to invite you to the III Symposium on Innovation and Translational Neuroscience & XVI International Symposium on Neuromodulation, taking place from August 15th to 19th, 2024, in São Paulo, Brazil. This year's event includes both in-person sessions and a special online event day.

This conference seeks to advance scientific research in the field of neuromodulation, focusing on its mechanisms and therapeutic applications and the identification and utilization of biomarkers. By expanding the focus to encompass these broader aspects of neuromodulation, the event will serve as a critical platform for both industrial and academic researchers to exchange knowledge, discuss innovations, and develop collaborative projects.

Designed to encourage active participation and exchange, the conference format includes ample time for engaging discussions, interdisciplinary interactions, and networking opportunities alongside the structured scientific sessions.

In conjunction with the symposium, we are preparing a Special Issue to showcase the groundbreaking research and developments in neuromodulation discussed during the event. We are grateful for the substantial support from esteemed colleagues such as Dr. Felipe Fregni/Kevin Pacheco-Barrios (Harvard University, EUA), Dr. Olivia Lapenta (Minho University, Portugal), Dr. Fernando Zanela da Silva Arêas (Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, Baylor University), and Prof. Marilia Lira (Mackenzie University, Brazil).

We are calling for submissions of original research articles, thorough reviews, and insightful papers on the following topics:

  1. Mechanisms of action in neuromodulation;
  2. Therapeutic applications of neuromodulation;
  3. Biomarkers in neuromodulation research.

We eagerly anticipate your contributions and look forward to welcoming you in São Paulo.

Prof. Dr. Felipe Fregni
Guest Editor

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  • neuromodulation
  • biomarkers

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Epidural Stimulation of the Lumbosacral Spinal Cord Improves Trunk Lean Distances in Individuals with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
by Kundan Joshi, Nyah Smith, Enrico Rejc, Beatrice Ugiliweneza, Susan J. Harkema and Claudia A. Angeli
Biomedicines 2025, 13(2), 394; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines13020394 - 6 Feb 2025
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Background/Objectives: Preliminary observations support the view that spinal cord epidural stimulation (scES) combined with trunk-specific training can improve trunk stability during functional activities in individuals with thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI). We studied the acute effects of trunk-specific stimulation on sitting postural [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Preliminary observations support the view that spinal cord epidural stimulation (scES) combined with trunk-specific training can improve trunk stability during functional activities in individuals with thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI). We studied the acute effects of trunk-specific stimulation on sitting postural control. Methods: Twenty-three individuals with severe cervical SCI were implanted with an epidural stimulator. Postural control was assessed before any activity-based training, without and with trunk-specific scES. In particular, participants performed sitting with upright posture, forward/back lean, and lateral lean activities while sitting on a standard therapy mat. Full-body kinematics and trunk electromyography (EMG) were acquired. Anterior-posterior and lateral trunk displacement along with trunk velocity in all four directions were obtained and used to classify postural control responses. Results: Compared to no stimulation, application of trunk-specific scES led to trunk anterior–posterior displacement increases during forward/back lean (2.79 ± 0.97 cm; p-value = 0.01), and trunk lateral displacement increases during lateral lean (2.19 ± 0.79 cm; p-value = 0.01). After digital filtering of stimulation artifacts, EMG root mean square amplitudes for bilateral external oblique, rectus abdominus, and erector spinae muscles were higher with stimulation for all activities (all p-values < 0.03). Conclusions: The results indicate improvements in trunk lean distances and muscle activation when leaning activities are performed with trunk-specific epidural stimulation. Full article
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